About Shri Sumant Sahay
Shri Sumant Sahay is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2016 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Sumant Sahay joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Sumant Sahay's domicile state on record is Jharkhand.
Over 10 years of service, Shri Sumant Sahay has held 8 recorded postings across 8 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Electronics & Info Tech Deptt West Bengal; Joint Secretary, Youth Services & Sports Deptt West Bengal; Additional District Magistrate, Murshidabad. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Shri Sumant Sahay is currently serving as Special Secretary, Electronics & Info Tech Deptt, a position held since 01 January 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y each.
Shri Sumant Sahay's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg. from B.Tech. SASTRA University Tamil Nadu SASTRA University. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. SASTRA University Tamil Nadu SASTRA University | Electrical Engg. | First | -- |
Central Deputation Details
Career Strip
Proportional view — each block is a posting, sized by tenure.
Experience Details
| S.No. | Designation | Ministry/Dept & Location | Cadre / Centre | Sector | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Special Secretary | Electronics & Info Tech Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Information Technology / | 01/01/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Joint Secretary | Electronics & Info Tech Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Information Technology / Information Technology | 04/12/2024 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | Youth Services & Sports Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Sports | 03/10/2024 - 04/12/2024 |
| 4 | Additional District Magistrate | Murshidabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/04/2022 - 25/09/2024 |
| 5 | OSD | West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 29/10/2018 - Till-Date |
| 6 | OSD | Governance Reforms West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 05/10/2018 - 28/10/2018 |
| 7 | Assistant Secy | Drinking Water & Sanitation | Centre | / | 02/07/2018 - 28/09/2018 |
| 8 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/09/2016 - 01/07/2018 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Sumant Sahay belong to?
Shri Sumant Sahay is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 2016, with Jharkhand as the domicile state.
What is Shri Sumant Sahay's age?
Shri Sumant Sahay is 38 years old, born on 17 January 1988.
What is Shri Sumant Sahay's current posting?
Shri Sumant Sahay is currently serving as Special Secretary, Electronics & Info Tech Deptt since 01 January 2025.
How many years has Shri Sumant Sahay served as an IAS officer?
Shri Sumant Sahay has 10 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Sumant Sahay held?
Shri Sumant Sahay has held 8 distinct postings over their career, across 8 locations.
What is Shri Sumant Sahay's educational qualification?
Shri Sumant Sahay holds the following qualification: B.Tech. SASTRA University Tamil Nadu SASTRA University.
How was Shri Sumant Sahay recruited to the IAS?
Shri Sumant Sahay was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
